Second-generation Eurocode 8 introduces displacement-based design alongside the traditional force-based one with reduced equivalent forces; it provides resistance models needed to apply approach reinforced concrete, steel and composite frame or wall-frame structures: chord rotation for members, shear strength members joints; finally, declares a target reliability level near collapse. This paper...

Silos are strategical structures used to stockpile various types of granular materials. They highly vulnerable earthquake excitation and have been frequently reported fail at a higher rate than any other industrial structure. The seismic response silos within the near-fault region will suffer complex combination loadings due unique characteristics ground motions; which usually associated with l...

Nowadays, parametric design and various simulation methods are gaining ground in almost every engineering creative profession. The paper investigates the practical applicability of combination these methods, by analysing a specific freeform structure with Grasshopper 3D OpenFOAM pointing out differences between results CFD recommended Eurocode. case study highlights new perspectives that openin...